Words with the letter D

The letter D might not be the flashiest tile on your Scrabble rack, but it’s one of the most versatile and valuable when played strategically. Worth 2 points, D offers a solid return without being too rare to use often. It appears in countless common words, particularly as a past tense suffix—think played, called, or jumped. This makes it a great tile for building off existing words on the board. If another player lays down jump, for instance, you can easily turn it into jumped and score extra points by adding just one letter.

Another smart way to use D in Scrabble is by forming two-letter words like do, id, or ad, which can help you squeeze into tight spaces and score on multiple words at once. You can also use D as a hook—adding it to the end of a word like care to make cared, or at the front of a word like art to make dart. Since D shows up in many prefixes and suffixes, it’s incredibly useful for extending words and maximizing your play. While it may not have the high value of a Q or Z, D is one of those dependable letters that quietly helps rack up points when used wisely.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
overstayed	17	17
overstepped	22	22
overstimulated	24	24
overstirred	16	16
overstocked	23	23
overstored	15	15
overstrained	18	18
overstressed	17	17
overstretched	23	23
overstrewed	19	19
overstridden	19	19
overstride	15	15
overstrides	16	16
overstriding	20	20
overstrode	15	15
overstructured	24	24
overstuffed	23	23
oversubscribed	29	29
oversuds	14	14
oversudsed	17	17
oversudses	16	16
oversudsing	20	20
oversupped	22	22
oversupplied	25	25
oversweetened	22	22